This site will predominantly feature American Stoneware from the late
18th century to mid 19th century, primarily offering pieces from New
York, New Jersey and New England. Specializing in New York State Capital District
pieces.

The site will offer an array of different sizes and
forms of pots, jugs and jars, and will occasionally include other smaller items
such as inkwells and flasks. The selection will be updated as often as possible,
in an effort to keep the current selection as diversified and interesting as possible.
Please always check the site last updated field. If you don't see
something you might be looking for in early pieces only. Email me I
might be able to help you locate it for you.

The majority of stoneware was produced as a
utilitarian ware to be used in the home and everyday life. As such,
early pieces might show some wear or have minor damage due to
everyday use. Due to firing techniques and kiln conditions, early
pieces may have kiln imperfections and touch marks also. I also believe
that restoration is acceptable to preserve some of these wonderful pieces so
that people can enjoy them for years and pass them on to future generations.

All pieces offered
will be described accurately and in detail, pointing out and thoroughly describing all damage or imperfections as they exist. In addition,
any restoration will be described in detail. All my restorations are done by a
highly professional restorer. Items will be fully guaranteed
as described with a professional return policy applying to all purchased items. Meaning
that when you receive the piece and its not for you, just contact me via phone
let me know your returning it. All I ask is that it is returned in the
same condition as it was shipped.

Stoneware
Collecting: In this section I try and give the beginner and the
advanced collector perspective and insight into collecting.

Stoneware
Books: Listed are books that I recommend for everyone interested in
early Stoneware. Some books are out-of-print, and some are more recent publications. When
I do have copies of these publications. I will offer them for sale in this
section.

Warren F. Hartmann has been
actively involved with the researching, collecting and selling of American
stoneware for more than 30 years, concentrating on early American stoneware
dating from the late 18th century to 1840.

Since
1971, he has studied thousands of pieces of stoneware from personal collections,
museum collections and sales in the North East.He has spent time with many early collectors, gaining from their
knowledge and experience, and has helped both collectors and museums develop and
expand their collections.Warren is
well-read, using books by
Donald B.
Webster, Harold F. Guilland, William C. Ketchum, Georgeanna H. Greer, M. Lelyn
Branin and others as a basis for his work.

Warren is honored to have had
his knowledge of early Albany stoneware acknowledged in Warren F. Broderick and
William Bouck’s 1995 publication of “Pottery Works”, a study of the
“Potteries of New York State’s Capital District and Upper Hudson Region”.

Because of his in-depth
knowledge of stoneware form, decoration and clay and how they differ based on
time period and locale, he is often consulted on the attribution, dating and
pricing of early American stoneware by collectors, auction houses and dealers
alike.

After having worked for IBM for
24 years, Warren worked for the Harmer Rooke Galleries in New York (1995-1997)
as the Director of the American Stoneware Department, organizing and managing stoneware auctions.